Caroline Hutchins

Caroline Mae Hutchins, 52, of Concord was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2011 from injuries sustained from a one vehicle accident. Caroline was born on August 14, 1959 in Bowman, North Dakota, the daughter of Lawrence and Rosella Zika of Billings, Montana. She was preceded in death by George and Caroline Zika, Grandma Mae and Raymond Larson. Caroline was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She was employed as Cafeteria manager at Weddington Hills Elementary School and church hostess at First Baptist Church of Concord. Caroline cherished spending time with her family, participating in church activities, cooking, and making crafts. The family meeting place will be at the home. A visitation will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord on Saturday, October 1st from 6 until 7 PM. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 7 PM, with Rev. Rod Denny, Rev. Jason Almond, and Rev. David Canfield officiating. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Herbert Louis Hutchins, Sr. of the home; children, Herbert Hutchins, Jr. and wife Kimberly of Kannapolis, Bethany Hutchins, Brenda Hutchins, Derek Hutchins and wife Meredith, Joshua Hutchins; primary caregiver and step-daughter, Jodi Hutchins all of Concord; step-daughter, Jennifer Foley and husband John of Billings, Montana; brothers, Joseph Zika and wife Tina of Camano Island, Washington, Daniel Zika and wife Leah of Battleground, Washington; sister, Elizabeth Zika of Concord; four grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to send a huge gratitude of thanks to her Oncologist, Dr. Schwartz and staff of NorthEast Oncology Associates for going above and beyond in caring for Caroline. Family requests for donations to be made to The National Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28207 or Cooperative Christian Ministries, 246 Country Club Drive Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord is serving the Hutchins family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com